The virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighbouring U.S. States. The 2025 Invasive Species Forum is taking place Feb. 18-20.
Register for the 2025 Invasive Species Forum! The event is free to attend and fully virtual. Save your virtual seat here.
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Program Updates
We’re working on a program that features topics such as…
- Horizon Scanning
- Modelling and Mapping
- Research Developments and Innovations
- Innovative Tools (e.g., eDNA)
- Management Planning
- Ecosystem Resilience
- Success Stories
- Issue Perception
- Government Updates
- Policy Updates and Intersections
- Economic, Social, and Cultural Costs and Investment Tool Innovations
- Community Science Initiatives and Advances
Do you have a presentation you want to submit? Although the formal deadline has passed, we are still accepting applications and will accommodate as many as we can. Please email us prior to submitting your presentation at events@invasivespeciescentre.ca Once you have emailed us, follow the instructions below to submit your presentation:
- Access the application portal here.
- Create a free account if you don’t have one already; otherwise, log in with your existing account.
- Click ‘Start Application’ under the ‘2025 Invasive Species Forum – Call for Presentations’ form.
- Complete the application and submit for review when you’re ready. You can save and return as many times as you need.
- If you need further support, please reach out to us or visit the GoodGrants Help Centre here.
Invasive Species Centre Awards
The Invasive Species Centre Awards are given annually to recognize and celebrate the leadership and commitment of individuals or organizations who help keep land and water in Canada free from invasive species. The core award categories recognize individuals or organizations who champion and demonstrate values of excellence, innovation, and leadership in invasive species prevention and management in Canada.
The call for nominations is open until Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024!
Financial Partners
The Invasive Species Forum is hosted by the Invasive Species Centre, in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Information Contact
For any questions about the event, call for abstracts, or awards, please contact us directly at events@invasivespeciescentre.ca.
Past Forum Recordings
2024 Invasive Species Forum
Visit the 2024 Forum playlist here. Navigate the recordings using the event program here.
2023 Invasive Species Forum
Session recordings from the 2022 Invasive Species Forum are available on our YouTube channel. Use the Forum Program to help navigate the recordings.
2022 Invasive Species Forum
Session recordings from the 2022 Invasive Species Forum are available on our YouTube channel. Use the Forum Program to help navigate the recordings.
2021 Invasive Species Forum
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 Invasive Species Forum. Session recordings are available on our YouTube channel.